Tag Archives: Boca Raton Divorce Lawyers
Should You Sign a Prenup? What to Consider
The question of whether or not a couple should enter into a prenuptial agreement (popularly known as a prenup) is a personal and sensitive decision. There are some schools of thought that encourage every single couple to sign a prenup. But if you’re wondering whether or not a prenup would be right for you… Read More »
Unusual Divorce Case Exposes Florida’s Unusual Legal Requirement
In West Palm Beach, Martin Zelman is attempting to divorce his elderly wife, Lois. Lois Zelman is fighting not just for her fair share of assets, though. She’s fighting to stop her husband from divorcing her entirely. Martin Zelman is worth over $50 million and has been with Lois for 22 years. He also… Read More »
Dissipation of the Florida Marital Estate
While out to lunch, two women were discussing their lives. One of them disclosed to her friend that she was contemplating leaving her husband. The friend, after offering the appropriate condolences for the impending divorce, offered this advice: “Make sure, before you file anything, you start putting money into a separate account for yourself.”… Read More »
Florida Child Support for Children with Special Needs
There’s no denying that children are expensive. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, parents of a child born in 2013 can expect to spend on average $245,340 to raise a child until age 18. Yet for families of children with special needs, those costs can be much, much more, and may extend over… Read More »
Four Signs Social Media May be Ruining Your Marriage
Most people today use at least one form of social media, whether it is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat. For most, it is an innocuous hobby, a way to pass the time and reconnect with your second grade best friend while seeing the latest in cute cat memes and share the mundane events of… Read More »
Marital or Separate Property in Florida Divorces
A huge part of any divorce proceeding involves negotiating an equitable division of assets. In divorce, assets acquired during the marriage are marital and each party is entitled to a fair share. Separate property, on the other hand, is property that either spouse owned prior to the marriage, or received during the marriage by… Read More »
Your Financial Documents May be Hiding Something: The Search for Hidden Assets in Florida Divorce
You know that divorce involves coming up with a fair and equitable division of assets. In most cases this division is easy – though not necessarily painless – because both parties are forthcoming and transparent about their assets. Unfortunately in others, usually those cases that involve high net-worth clients, children from previous relationships, or… Read More »
How to Change Your Last Name after a Boca Raton Divorce
Whether or not to continue using your married name after a divorce or revert to your maiden name is a personal decision. Some women choose to keep their married name because they want to share the same last name as their child (and avoid being constantly asked if they are the step-mother or nanny),… Read More »
Forget Divorce: Some Couples Turning to Platonic Parenting Instead
Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Coldplay front man Chris Man, caused a stir last year they announced that their 10-year-marriage would end not in divorce, but in a “conscious uncoupling”. But now some parents are taking that one step further, putting a twist on the age-old “we’re staying together for the kids” adage and… Read More »
New Florida Alimony Bill Submitted to Legislature
Details of a bill seeking to revise Florida’s alimony laws finally became known last month when Rep. Colleen Burton (R)-Lakeland, submitted HB 943 to the House of Representatives. Among other changes, the bill, if passed as submitted, would alter the court’s determination of the amount and duration of an award of spousal support. Florida… Read More »
